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Alex Ovechkin was caught slamming his stick against the boards during Monday's 5-0 Game 7 loss to the New York Rangers.

It's hard to blame Ovechkin, who was completely shut down and held scoreless after Game 2 by the Rangers' trio of goalie Henrik Lundqvist and defensemen Ryan McDonagh and Dan Girardi. Despite the lack of offensive output, Ovechkin was all over the ice Monday night, delivering game-high 13 hits, many of which were of the bone-crunching variety. This came after he laid down his body to block several Rangers shots in Sunday's Game 6 loss. Still, it'll be hard for Caps fans and pundits to ignore the lack of offense in a series that saw the Caps score just two goals in the final three games combined.

David Backes (leg laceration) is expected to miss at least the next two games.

Backes' first game on the sidelines will come Monday against Columbus. "The timetable hasn't been set on him," Boston GM Don Sweeney said. "You can imagine it was a pretty significant cut, and now it has been recleaned and addressed accordingly. We'll just let nature take its course, let it heal . . . it's certainly not day-to-day. I would expect he'll be out a couple of games, and then we'll reevaluate." Backes was cut by a skate Saturday and needed about 18 stitches, but it did not cause any "structural damage," according to coach Bruce Cassidy.

Oscar Klefbom will be out for the remainder of the season as he will undergo shoulder surgery.

Klefbom has had a wonky shoulder all season and underwent a minor procedure last week but he will need extensive surgery as he should be well enough to return for the start of the 2018-19 season. Klefbom will end the season with five goals and 21 points in 66 games, a far cry from his 12 goal and 38 point season a year ago. Let's blame it on the shoulder and figure he will be back in form next season.

This is a big blow to the Dallas Stars' playoff hopes. The team will turn to Kari Lehtonen during Bishop's absence. Bishop just returned to the lineup after missing five games due to a knee injury and he might have aggravated it when he made a glove save on Sunday night.

Alex DeBrincat notched a hat trick in a 5-4 overtime loss against St. Louis on Sunday.

DeBrincat's third hat trick of the season was not enough to beat the desperate Blues, who are pushing for a playoff spot. That's a great way to end a 13-game goalless drought. DeBrincat now has 25 goals and 45 points in 73 games this season.

Ryan Donato has signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Boston Bruins.

Donato, who had 26 goals and 43 points in 29 games during his junior season with Harvard University in 2017-18, could make his NHL debut as soon as Monday for the injury-depleted Bruins. "It came together in pretty short order," Boston GM Don Sweeney said. "We had always been committed to providing the opportunity to Ryan if and when he decided to leave school…I think it was a bit of an opportunity on both sides to explore at this point in time with Ryan and see where he's at. Again, a chance to jump into our lineup."

Jacob Trouba collided with Stars forward Jamie Benn Sunday night and was forced to leave the game with an undisclosed injury.

Trouba tried to hit Benn early in the third period, but he got run over by the Dallas captain. He struggled to get to bench and the Jets announced soon afterward that Trouba would not return. The 24-year-old defenseman was playing in just his second game since returning to action from a 20-game absence due to an ankle injury.

William Karlsson scored a hat trick in Sunday's 4-0 win over the Calgary Flames.

Karlsson's spectacular season continues. All four of Vegas' goals were scored in the second period, including all three of Karlsson's. The Golden Knights forward finished the game with a plus-3 rating, four shots on goal and one hit in 18:26 of ice time. Karlsson now has six points in his last six contests. He's up to 39 goals and 65 points in 72 games this season. Colin Miller also found the back of the net on Sunday afternoon.

Vladimir Tarasenko (upper body) won't play in Sunday's game against the Chicago Blackhawks.

Tarasenko exited Saturday's game against the Rangers. Although he was feeling "pretty good," head coach Mike Yeo didn't want to take a chance by inserting him into the lineup. He's considered day-to-day at this point.

Nathan MacKinnon scored two goals and an assist in Sunday's 5-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings.

MacKinnon registered the primary assist on Gabriel Landeskog's first-period tally. His goal in the second frame made it 3-0 for Colorado and his goal in the third frame made it 4-1. MacKinnon finished the game with a plus-3 rating and 11 shots on goal in 18:05 of ice time. The Avs forward has accumulated 24 points during his 12-game point streak. The 22-year-old is up to 38 goals and 89 points in 64 games this season. He continues to be a legitimate Hart Trophy candidate. Blake Comeau and Tyson Barrie also found the back of the net on Sunday.